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Lansley reforms on hold

NHS reforms proposed by Andrew Lansley have received huge backing from GPs and a variety of charities who believe the changes will give enormous benefits to the elderly, infirm and vulnerable. However...

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‘Devastating’ cuts in social care

According to reports the spending on social care for the elderly has been cut by over £600m this year. Research by Age UK suggested older people’s care budgets had been slashed by a 8.4% as the...

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Age UK report claims cuts in social care spend

A new report from Age UK has found an 8.4% cut in English councils’ spending plans for social care, equating to around £610m. Charity director Michelle Mitchell said: “Funding for social care is...

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A caring community?

By Shelley Queen, GO News Writer Britain’s biggest care home operator, Southern Cross, has announced that it is closing down after being unable to afford rent rates. The landlords who currently own the...

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New care commission launches

A new healthcare commission has been established to improve ‘dignity and care’ for older patients in hospitals and care homes. The NHS Confederation has joined Local Government Group (LG Group) and Age...

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Payments Council must act on cheques soon

Age UK is calling on banks to rebuild consumer confidence in cheques, following their decision to scrap them. On 15 September, the  Payments Council will meet to decide how to make the clearing system...

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NHS could save billions by preventing falls and fractures

Thousands of hospital admissions for falls and fractures among older people could be prevented by better, more integrated care. If significant improvements are not made to prevention services,...

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Independent Commission calls for improved elderly care

The NHS Confederation, Age UK and Local Government Association have joined forces as an independent commission to call for fundamental changes to be made to care processes for older people to stamp out...

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Report – Dignity in care must be improved

An independent report has called for a “major cultural shift” driven by leaders in the health and social care sector to improve dignity in care for older people throughout care homes and hospitals in...

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Budget 2013: Age UK welcome flat rate pensions

Age UK charity has voiced its support for the introduction of flat rate pensions, announced in the 2013 Budget. The Government will introduce the single-tier State Pension from April 2016-17, as...

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Autumn Statement 2014: Age UK Response

The basic State Pension will be increased by £2.85 a week in April 2015 an increase of 2.5per cent in line with the Government’s commitment for this Parliament that the basic pension will be increased...

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